Teenage Suicide Prevention

Preventing your teenager from suicide

Teenage Suicide Prevention

Preventing your teenager from suicide

Suicide is Preventable!!!

Suicide is the third leading cause of death among youth. Suicide risk factors include: Mental Illnesses such as depression, Family stress, Environmental risks such as having a gun in the home, and a situation crisis such as a death in the family or physical abuse. Suicide Warning signs include: Suicide notes and plans, suicidal threats as a direct or indirect statements, making final arrangements such as making a will, preoccupation with death, and changes in behavior. Warning signs should never be taken lightly, you should always tell a professional such as a trusting adult, a school nurse, or the guidance counselor.